SIGMA MU MU CHAPTER, OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE ITS ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
The Sigma Mu Mu essay contest winner will receive a $500 college scholarship
2024 Essay Title:
What impact do you believe that Social Media is having On Mental Health and Why is it important to Address this issue?
ELIGIBILITY & RULES
The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application
through a Chapter of the Fraternity.
The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay
must be between 700 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay
may be submitted via postal service or email in Microsoft Word.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
All submissions will be reviewed by members of the Sigma Mu Mu essay contest committee (determined by your high school/home
address). Submissions will not be accepted after October 31, 2024. Do not change or shorten
the Essay Topic.
RATING CRITERIA
All local Chapters will assemble a review panel to assess submitted essays based on the following
criteria. Essays may earn a maximum rating of 100 points:
1. Development of Topic/Thesis: (30 possible points)
2. Progression: (20 possible points)
3. Readability: (25 possible points)
4. Grammar: (15 possible points)
5. Spelling: (5 possible points)
6. Punctuation: (5 possible points)
Use this QR code to submit your application electronically:
